Lexi, a 10-year-old Labrador Retriever and K9 tracker dog, was found dead in her kennel last Friday, a day after she took part in a search for a missing person in Kampung Pulutan Membawang, Menggatal, on 5 November.
After the successful search, Lexi was taken back to the station to be bathed and fed. The dog reportedly didn’t show any signs of distress, illness, or change of behaviour to indicate something was wrong.
Sabah Fire and Rescue Department K9 unit chief Calvin Joe Jeafery said a team member on duty was on their routine rounds to check on the dogs while calling their names.
Lexi was usually the first to run out when her name was called. When Lexi didn’t respond, the personnel went to check and found Lexi lifeless.
